Secondary question

Teewinot · Aug 22, 2007

Sorry for what I'm sure should be a basic question, but here goes.

When using a secondary, do you simply rack into the second carboy, or do you add more yeast? And if you don't add anything, how does the fermentation get started again? Is it simply from the introduction of more oxygen from the transfer?

Thanks!

Chris

FlyingHorse · Aug 22, 2007

Unless you're adding more fermentables (like fruit), there is generally no fermentation in the secondary. It's main purpose is to clear the beer. Many people here don't use a secondary at all.

When racking to secondary, you DON'T want to introduce oxygen, as you risk off flavors from oxidation.

homebrewer_99 · Aug 22, 2007

Technically speaking, there is no secondary fermentation going on in the secondary.

It's actually a misnomer. The correct term is Two Stage Brewing.

Teewinot · Aug 22, 2007

So, if using a secondary (stage two) to clear, I should put the racking cane almost to the bottom to eliminate splashing altogether.

Makes sense. Thanks!

Orfy · Aug 22, 2007

Like most things in brewing it's a case of reducing rather than eliminating.

RDWHAHB.

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